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Recycling Items Like Computers & TVs
from:With the way technology is out-doing themselves year after year with newer, better, bigger and improved products for computer users, you can just imagine the amount of waste that is generated when consumers upgrade along with the process. One household may have one or two computers to upgrade on a yearly basis but if you add to that computers and monitors from even a small business, the numbers add up very quickly.
What is the problem with throwing computers, their monitors, TVs and the like away with the rest of our trash? The main concern is that with CRTs and TVs they each contain approximately four pounds of lead per unit. Lead cannot be biologically broken down and if it were placed in a landfill there is the possibility of the landfill becoming contaminated with the toxins from lead. Lead poisoning has been associated with several health problems in children, including, learning disabilities and behavior issues and in some extreme cases, where high doses of the lead has been found, there have been reports of seizures, coma and even death. There is always the risk of lead toxins seeping into a water source if left in a landfill and any results of lead poisoning are made even more tragic because they are so easily preventable.
In addition to the lead in some household items like computer screens and TVs, the plastic parts of these items sometimes contain a component that is called, brominated flame-retardant that helps the item to be resistant to flames in case of a fire. Unfortunately, while the exact results of exposure to this additive are undocumented there is sure to be some kind of negative result that it's just better to steer clear of.
In an effort to keep these potentially hazardous materials out of landfills there are many other options for ridding your home of older, outdated technology. The first option should be to check with your community to see if there is a program set up to receive older CRTs and TVs for recycling. For instance, in Massachusetts, where I live, many cities and towns were given grant money for the specific purpose of setting up such a program.
If your town does not have such a program the next place to look would be at a local TV repair shop or even an electronics retailer because they may be able to reuse what you want to throw out. Some areas even have electronic recycling companies that will come to your residence or business and pick up such items and from there they are responsible for the recycling of the items. Even if a piece of electronic equipment can no longer be used for refurbishing an older model they can always be dissected and the individual components can be sold for their scrap value.
No matter what the item is that you want to recycle, there is a way to do it, all you need to do is make a phone call or two and you will have done your part to follow the recycling laws.
Recycling Aluminium News
Campaign calls for can recycling - Khaleej Times
 Jagran Post | Campaign calls for can recycling Khaleej Times The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) collected aluminium cans weighing a total of 16150kg for recycling this year, the organisation announced on Saturday. EEG's announcement coincided with its Can Collection Drive, which took place at locations ... Residents urged to drop off aluminium cans for recycling EEG Collects 16150 kg of Aluminium Cans for Recycling Over 16000kg of aluminium cans for recycling collected in nationwide drive |
Barbadians urged to recycle more - Barbados Advocate
Barbadians urged to recycle more Barbados Advocate At present, B's Recycling collects and buys a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous items which are later shipped overseas to be recycled, including plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans, plastic bags, cardboard boxes, batteries, vehicle bumpers, ... |
Tops ripped off for fashion statement - Adelaide Now
Tops ripped off for fashion statement Adelaide Now Rachel models a bag and belt made from recycled aluminium can ring-pulls. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: The Advertiser A close-up of the way the rings are woven together. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: The Advertiser A DAZZLING bag and belt made ... |
Magical meeting with young environmental heroes - The FINANCIAL
Magical meeting with young environmental heroes The FINANCIAL This class collected a total of 144345 used aluminium tea light cups, more than any other of the classes who participated. Magical aluminium -- On Friday, they saw first-hand how some of the tea lights they collected were recycled in Hydro's recycling ... |
Welcome to Waste Management World - Waste Management World
Welcome to Waste Management World Waste Management World For instance: Q: Did you hear the one about the aluminium recycling plant? A: It smelt! What appeals to me about recycling is maintaining the lost of art of make do and mend. It keeps the old creativity ticking over to keep the world turning and saving ... |